2017 JEEP CHEROKEE charging

▫Power Inverter — If Equipped .............122
▫ Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped .......123
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......126
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Storage
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passengers side of
the instrument panel. Pull outward on the latch to open the
glove compartment.
There is also an additional storage bin located above the
instrument panel in the center of the dash.
Console Storage Compartment
Some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless charging
pad located in the upper portion of the center console.
Refer to “Wireless Charging Pad-If Equipped” in this
section for more information.
Glove Compartment
Upper Console Charging Pad
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There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
back of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end game consoles will exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.
To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in the
device. The outlet automatically turns off when the device
is unplugged.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the
power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the
electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading
the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices
prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless charging
pad located inside the upper portion of the center console.
This charging pad is designed to wirelessly charge your Qi
enabled mobile phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic
induction to transfer power to your mobile device.
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi wireless
charging, be equipped with an aftermarket sleeve or
equipped with a back plate from your mobile phone
provider, or an online or local electronics retailer.
Wireless Charging Pad
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The wireless charging pad is equipped with an anti-slip
mat, an adjustable cradle to hold your mobile phone in
place and an LED indicator light.
NOTE:Visit UconnectPhone.com for supported mobile
phones and compatible aftermarket sleeves.
Wireless Charging Pad Operation
To use the wireless charging pad, the coil in your mobile
phone needs to align with the coil in the charging pad,
which is located directly under the Qi logo. Since each
mobile phone’s coil location is different, you may need a
few attempts to locate the correct spot for your mobile
phone:
1. Place your mobile phone on the wireless charging pad, towards the Qi logo, so that the LED turns red. If the
LED does not turn red, pick up the mobile phone and
change the location.
2. Once the LED transitions from red to flashing green, your mobile phone is correctly placed and charging. NOTE:
The mobile phone mustbe aligned around the Qi
logo for the LED to transition from red to flashing green.
3. If the LED does not transition from red to flashing green, and just turns off, pick up your mobile phone and
reposition it on the charging pad.
Qi Logo Phone Alignment
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4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobile phone cradle tohold the mobile phone in position. The cradle moves by
pushing down on the finger tabs and adjusting the
cradle in or out.
NOTE: The initial adjustment will only need to be done
once as long as only one mobile phone is used. If a different
mobile phone is used, the cradle will need to be readjusted. The LED indicator will flash green while the mobile phone
is charging. The Qi enabled phone is able to function
normally as it is charging.
WARNING!
Do not place metal object(s) between the mobile phone
and wireless charging pad. Metal object(s) such as
coins, rings or keys will become very HOT. If metal
object(s) become lodged between the mobile phone
and wireless charging pad, carefully remove the mo-
bile phone and allow the metal object(s) to cool before
removing. Failure to wait until the object(s) cool could
result in personal injury, including burns.
CAUTION!
Do not place your vehicle key fob on the wireless
charging pad, the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature may not
work properly while a mobile phone is being charged.Adjustable Finger Tabs
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With the vehicle OFF and in the RUN position, hold the
OKbutton for one second for Storage Mode.
Push OKbutton to confirm vehicle storage. The instrument
cluster display will display a countdown from ten to zero.
NOTE: Push and release the left
arrow button will
cancel Storage Mode. If the procedure is cancelled or
there is a fault, the procedure will need to be restarted
from the beginning.
1. After counting down, the instrument cluster display will display the message: “Storage Mode Engaged To
Minimize Battery Drain.” Starting the vehicle will exit
Storage Mode.
NOTE: Storage mode will increase the amount the time the
vehicle can be parked without the battery discharging
beyond the point where the vehicle won’t restart. To use
the vehicle’s key fob, the driver will need to grab a door
handle to wake up the vehicle prior to it checking for the
presence of a valid key and unlocking the door.
Driver Assist
Push and release the upordownarrow button
until the Driver Assist Icon is highlighted in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC
system settings. The information displayed depends on
ACC system status.
Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button
(located on the steering wheel) until one of the following
displays in the instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
Push and release the SET + or the SET- button (located on
the steering wheel) and the following will display in the
instrument cluster display:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
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Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor
(IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical
system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or
the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical
load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving
time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing
power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is running.
It will display a message if there is a risk of battery
depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to
lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current
drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery
Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the
instrument cluster display.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state
of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate
that the charging system cannot sustain.NOTE:
•
The charging system is independent from load reduc-
tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.
• If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate
a problem with the charging system. Refer to “Battery
Charge Warning Light” in ”Warning And Indicator
Lights And Messages” located in ”Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped),
and vehicle functions which can be effected by load
reduction:
• Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped
• Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 115V AC Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System
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Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the
following conditions:
•The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical
power to the vehicle system because the electrical loads
are larger than the capability of charging system. The
charging system is still functioning properly.
• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports)
during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri-
cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de-
vices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks, months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when the vehicle was parked. •
The battery was used for an extended period with the
engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers,
+12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaner ’s, game
consoles and similar devices.
What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver
Mode”)
During a trip:
• Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports
– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)
– Check the audio settings (volume)
After a trip:
• Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (ad-
ditional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio sys-
tems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load and
Ignition Off Draw currents).
• Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time
and parking time).
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